Best things to do in Bouillante

Bouillante Essentials

Bouillante serves as Guadeloupe’s ecotourism hub, centered around the Réserve Cousteau’s protected coral reefs and the volcanic black sands of Plage de Malendure. The region is defined by its geothermal activity, featuring natural thermal springs like the Bains Chauds de Thomas. Inland, the landscape rises into lush rainforests hosting the Guadeloupe Zoo and historical sites like Habitation La Lise, which preserves the remnants of the island's colonial sugar-producing past.

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Cousteau Reserve

This maritime paradise of Guadelupe is protected because of its richness of fauna. You can hear whales singing during Jan and Feb.

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Guadeloupe Zoo (Park of Mammals)

Entertaining and charming zoological park with thematic sections. A lot of focus on Central American animals.

Plage de Malendure

Volcanic black sand beach and the primary departure point for diving excursions to the Réserve Cousteau. The offshore seagrass beds are a frequent feeding ground for sea turtles.

L'Aquarium

Marine discovery center showcasing Caribbean sea life and tropical fish species found in the surrounding protected waters.

Accro branche dans la forêt tropicale

Forest adventure park featuring ziplines and rope bridges suspended within the tropical canopy of the Parc des Mamelles.

Mémorial de la Liberté

Commemorative monument located on the coastline dedicated to the history of the abolition of slavery.

Habitation La Lise

Remnants of an 18th-century sugar plantation and distillery located in the Pigeon district, representing the region's agricultural heritage.

Bains Chauds de Thomas

Small natural rock pool on the shoreline where volcanic hot springs emerge to mix with the sea water.

Plage de Petite Anse

Sheltered cove with calm, clear waters and a small pebble and sand shore, suitable for snorkeling along the rocky coastal edges.

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